The EU on Saturday condemned Israel's repeated attacks on southern Lebanon and asked it to respect a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Israel claims its strikes are intended to stop the Iran-backed group from rebuilding after 14 months of fighting last year in which its senior leaders were killed and much of its arsenal destroyed.
Israel carried out three further attacks on Saturday that killed three people and injured 11, Lebanon's National News Agency reported.
“The EU calls on Israel to cease all actions that violate resolution 1701 and the ceasefire agreement reached a year ago in November 2024,” the EU's foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said.
“At the same time, we urge all Lebanese actors, and especially Hezbollah, to refrain from any measures or responses that could further inflame the situation,” he added.
“Focus by all parties must be on preserving the ceasefire and the progre
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